Along the Danube: Golubac Fortress & Iron Gate Gorge day trip from Belgrade

4.7

based on 188 reviews

| Belgrade, Serbia

Reviews Summary

Generally positive, highlighting beautiful scenery, historical sites, and enjoyable experiences. Some negative feedback mentions long drives, overpriced lunch, and inaccurate tour descriptions.

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Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

12 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Services of a professional, English-speaking tour guide
1-hour boat ride trough the Iron Gates
Entrance fee for Golubac Fortress
Transport by air-conditioned van or a minibus
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Full traditional Serbian lunch (optional) = 1,700 rsd (15€) per person (payable only in cash)
Gratuities (optional)
Entrance ticket for Golubac Fortress = 750 rsd (6,5€) per person
Gratuities (optional)

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
The restaurant doesn't accept credit cards, so payment is possible only with cash.
On a shared tour, the entrance ticket for “Zone 1” (the green zone) of Golubac Fortress is included. The other zones are available only on a private tour, moderate to extremely challenging, and require visitors to be in excellent physical condition. Also, appropriate clothing and footwear are mandatory (tracksuit, trousers, capris, trainers, hiking shoes).
We kindly ask you to bring your passports (just in case), as the fortress is located very close to the Romanian border, and the border police in that area occasionally request documents from tourists.
The minimum number for a shared tour to operate is three guests.
At least 16 hours before the trip, we will inform you in case there are not enough guests on tour, and we will offer a choice between: 1) canceling the tour with no fees applied; 2) changing the tour date; 3) moving to another available tour.
In the event of unfavorable weather conditions for sailing (which occur extremely rarely), we will substitute the boat ride with a drive to one of the scenic viewpoints and a visit to the Lepenski Vir Museum.

Travel along the Danube from Belgrade to the Iron Gates to see the area’s most famous sights, accompanied by live, professional guidance and in an air-conditioned vehicle. You will visit the famous Golubac Fortress and hear interesting stories about its turbulent history. You will also see the stunning beauty of...

Duration 12 Hours
Group Tour
Max 16 people in the group

1
Belgrade
Our tour starts from your accommodation, and we will head toward Eastern Serbia. Two hours of the ride we’ll spend enjoying the beautiful landscapes and listening to interesting stories about this part of the country.
- Duration 2 Hours•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
Golubac Fortress
Our first stop is the Golubac fortress, a defensive complex used to defend many kingdoms through the centuries. Golubac is the perfect fairy-tale castle, wonderfully set off by its location in the rugged landscape at the head of Đerdap Gorge. There are nine towers in all, each between 20 and...
- Duration 1 Hour and 30 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included

Djerdap National Park

After visiting the mighty fortress, we will continue our ride along the Danube River, and for the next 40 minutes, you will enjoy the scenic views while learning about the history and present-day aspects of Djerdap National Park. Next, we will stop at a unique, authentic restaurant with a fantastic...

Duration 45 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Stara Oreskovica

After a pleasant ride, we will make a stop in a unique, authentic restaurant with a fantastic view overlooking the Danube to enjoy a traditional lunch made with specialties of Eastern Serbian cuisine (not included).

Duration 1 Hour and 30 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Iron Gates

After we’ve fed our stomachs with good food and our eyes with nice views, we’ll head for the last attraction on our tour. After around 30 minutes of driving, we will reach the most beautiful part of the Iron Gates – The Great Boilers. Here we will hop onto our...

Duration 1 Hour and 10 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included

Belgrade

After taking in so many impressions, we’ll get back into our vehicle, and after roughly three hours (with one coffee and toilet break), you’ll be back in Belgrade. We believe that, after finishing the tour, you will have a completely different perspective.